Perfumes

Refresh your senses with the blend of bergamot, verbena, and lime blossom in Bond No. 9's [bondno9.com]"Central Park." Airy iris, tuberose, and gardenia make an elegant bouquet in "Fleurissimo," by Creed at Neiman Marcus [neimanmarcus.com]. Breathe in notes of cedar, sage, and musky white amber when your groom sprays on "Eternity Summer," by Calvin Klein at Macy's [macys.com].

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Teacups

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Register for single teacups in many different coordinating motifs that you can mix and match -- it makes for a whimsical and eclectic table. From top: "Fish Scale Green" by Herend from Bergdorf Goodman [bergdorfgoodman.com]. "Gardner Street Green," by Kate Spade for Lenox [katespade.com]. "Bamboo Casual," by Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton [royaldoulton.com].

Green and White China

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When you choose a single color to anchor your table, you can blend different china patterns, as we did here. The natural motifs make these designs even more interchangeable. The bamboo lattice pattern calls to mind afternoons lazing on the patio furniture, and the abstract leaves are softened by the organic lines of the vines they grow on. A touch of formality comes from the gold-edged and fluted rims of overlapping scales. "Fish Scale Green" by Herend from Bergdorf Goodman [bergdorfgoodman.com]. "Gardner Street Green," by Kate Spade for Lenox [katespade.com]. "Bamboo Casual," by Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton [royaldoulton.com].

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Dragonfly Bouquet

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Stems of the feathery, crepe-like blooms add tons of texture to this green-and-white delight. Bunched together en masse and tied together with a crisp, multihued striped ribbon, the vibrant bouquet is more like a portable garden -- cheerfully, blissfully uplifting. A sleek white dragonfly (we painted it white) perches atop verdant masses of green and white, giving this bouquet a fresh, summer-day feel. Dragonfly from Floraltrims. Two-inch cotton-striped ribbon (#2101, color #277) from Hyman Hendler and Sons, 212-840-8393.

Ring Pillow

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Tender greens radiate from delicate shell-pink blossoms on this linen-and-felt ring cushion, which was designed exclusively for us. Ring pillow was custom made by Llubav Choy Duerr, wedding bands by Benchmark

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Cuff Links

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As long as men wear shirts, links will make great gifts. Cuff links, clockwise from top left: 1920s Art Deco vintage cuff links from The Missing Link. Quilted cuff links by David Donahue at cufflinks.com. Irish shamrock from J.Press. Striped magnet from The Missing Link. Cuff knots from Thomas Pink, 212-838-1928.

Watches

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Interchangeable straps turn this into five gifts, not one. Watch face with striped band from Griffin and Cooke

Good-Luck Favors

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Bid adieu to your guests with these snappy favor boxes. Make each box with a tag bearing your and your husband's initials, then slip it under a fancy knot -- like those often employed in sailing -- made from a length of cotton rope. Arc box from Parapluie Designs. White cotton rope from Pacific Trimmings, 212-279-9310. French almonds from Koppers Chocolate. We've got some great spring clip-art to download to make these favors including the horseshoes, a dragonfly, a butterfly and a four-leaf clover.

Tea Sandwiches

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Make a graphic impression with a selection of geometric tea sandwiches. Spread cream cheese onto bread, and layer on thin slices or strips of cucumber (the key is to leave the colorful peel on), then cut into shapes. Blanched asparagus, sandwiched and sliced, presents an equally striking -- and tasty -- option.